Drummond Elementary School
- Drummond Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Drummond Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Drummond Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Drummond Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Drummond Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #213 out of 3,544 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 41% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Drummond Elementary School is Chicago International Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Burr Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Burr Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Burr Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 441 students
0.4 miles
1621 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)534-4090 0.4 PK-8 441 - Chicago Pulaski Intl School Of Chicago Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 903 students
0.5 miles
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773)534-4391 0.5 PK-8 903 - Chicago Chicago International Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 8556 students
0.6 miles
11 E Adams St Ste600
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)651-5000 0.6 K-12 8556 - Chicago Pritzker Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 739 students
0.6 miles
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)534-4415 0.6 PK-8 739 - Chicago Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 232 students
0.8 miles
1501 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773)534-4750 0.8 PK-8 232
School Reviews
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